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Olive Pasta

Author Notes:This recipe just happened. I needed dinner and grabbed what was on hand: dry pasta, kalamata olives, shallots and cheese. It's now my go-to meal after a long day or when unexpected guests drop by. —Elle Green

Serves: 2-4

Ingredients

1 1/2
cups kalamata olives, chopped

2
shallots, chopped

2
teaspoons thin spaghetti

2
tablespoons olive oil

1/4
cup parsley, chopped

1/3
cup Parmigiano Reggiano cheese

sea salt

In This Recipe

Directions

Place spaghetti in a large pot of boiling salted water. Stir occasionally and cook until al dente, according to the package instructions. Drain the pasta, reserving 1 cup of pasta water.

Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chopped shallots and cook for 2 minutes, stirring often. Add olives and cook for 3-4 minutes. Stir to prevent sticking. Add pasta and reserved pasta water. Season with sea salt to taste and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes.

Transfer to a serving bowl and top with parsley and Parmigiano Reggiano cheese and enjoy.